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The sound of a baby crying was heard, and then the door of the delivery room was pushed open, and Nanny Zhu rushed out with a happy face.

"Congratulations, my Lord. Congratulations, my Lord. It's a little boy. The mistress gave birth to a little boy."

"well."

Zhou Chen called out happily, then rushed into the delivery room.

"My Lord, my Lord, you cannot go in. You are of noble status and cannot enter such a place."

Nanny Zhu wanted to pull, but she couldn't, and could only watch Zhou Chen rush into the delivery room.

Zhou Chen came to Zhao Pan'er's bed, which scared the midwife and maids, but Zhou Chen didn't look at them, just stared at Zhao Pan'er on the bed.

Zhao Pan'er might have fallen asleep due to being too tired. Zhou Chen saw that she was fine and touched her cheek with heartache.

"Master Hou!"

Zhou Chen raised his hand to stop them from talking, then walked to Nanny Park and took the child from her arms.

The child looks good, better looking than other newborn babies, probably because he is well raised.

After holding the child for a while, Zhou Chen put the child next to Zhao Paner.

In a blink of an eye, forty-five days had passed and Zhao Pan'er had also finished her confinement. She looked at her son every day and was reluctant to leave him.

The birth of her son made Zhao Pan'er feel completely relieved. This was Zhou Chen's eldest son and also the legitimate son. With this child, her status and position in the Marquis' Mansion was secure.

This child is Zhou Chen’s first child in this world. Zhou Chen named him Ye, Zhou Ye.

When the child was one month old, Zhou Chen hosted a banquet for the guests and held a grand full-month banquet.

Not long after Zhou Ye was born, Song Yinzhang also became pregnant.

Because he had a legitimate eldest son, Zhou Chen no longer had any reservations when he went to Zhang Haohao's place. Within a few months, Zhang Haohao became pregnant.

However, although Zhang Haohao was pregnant, she had her own arrangements when Zhou Chen came. She asked two maids she carefully selected to serve Zhou Chen and please him. In this respect, she was more open-minded than Zhao Pan'er and Song Yinzhang.

Another night passed. As soon as Zhou Chen left Fushanfang, Zhang Haohao asked her personal nanny to bring medicine soup to the two maids.

Although the two maids serving Zhou Chen looked strange, they did not dare to disobey and drank the medicine obediently. Only then did Zhang Haohao leave with satisfaction.

She let her maids serve Zhou Chen in order to keep Zhou Chen's heart, but she naturally would not let these two maids threaten her position, so every time Zhou Chen left, she would give the maids medicine to drink to ensure that they would not get pregnant.

In this courtyard, only Zhang Haohao is the mistress, and only she is qualified to give birth to children for Zhou Chen. No one else has this qualification.

Zhang Haohao carefully stroked her bulging belly, her eyes full of joy. She was extremely eager to give birth to a son for Zhou Chen. Having been with Zhou Chen for more than a year, she knew that Zhou Chen was a man of his words. As long as she could give birth to a son for Zhou Chen, her position in Zhou Chen's heart would definitely be greatly improved.

"My child, you have to be well. Mother can't wait to see you."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 1013: Having children and taking a concubine?

As soon as Zhou Chen returned to the Marquis' Mansion, Zhou Ye in Zhao Pan'er's arms started crying. Zhou Chen took him and held him in his arms, then he laughed happily.

"Brother Ye and the Marquis have a deep father-son relationship and are connected by blood. I am always happy to see the Marquis."

Nanny Zhu, who was serving on the side, said with a smile that she had been in the Marquis' Mansion for more than 30 years and had long regarded it as her own home. Now that she saw that Zhou Chen had a legitimate eldest son and that the father and son had a deep affection, she was happy from the bottom of her heart.

Zhao Paner smiled and slapped her son on the butt: "This brat, I take him out every day, but he's still not as popular as his dad."

Zhou Chen held his son in his arms, shook him hard, and lifted him up high, making the little kid giggle.

"This is called blood connection. Our brother Ye is smart and knows that I am his biological father."

Zhao Paner rolled her eyes: "You're the only one who can say that. What does such a young child know?"

"Then you don't know. Children are the most intelligent. It's easy to tell who they are close to."

Zhou Chen coaxed him for a while and he fell asleep soon. Zhou Ye is only a few months old now and it is the age when he can sleep well. He spends most of the day sleeping.

After handing the child to Nanny Zhu, Zhou Chen sat with Zhao Paner.

"Is Yin Zhang feeling better?"

"I've asked a doctor to check her out. She's a little weak, but she can't take any big supplements. That's not good for her and the baby in her belly. I've arranged for someone to take good care of her."

Zhao Pan'er looked worried. Song Yinzhang, who was pregnant, did not react as strongly as she did at that time, but Song Yinzhang's physical condition was not very good. It became worse after she became pregnant. She had just caught a cold not long ago and had not fully recovered after seven or eight days. It was very worrying.

Zhou Chen himself is a doctor and knows Song Yinzhang's health better. They are just minor ailments and nothing serious. The medicine she takes has also been checked by him and will not harm the child.

"I'm glad you're okay, Pan'er. I'm relieved to have you at home."

"I dare not take credit for it. It's all thanks to the Marquis."

"My greatest achievement is marrying you."

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In the second year of Tiansheng, Song Yinzhang and Zhang Haohao gave birth one after another. Song Yinzhang gave birth to Zhou Chen's eldest daughter and concubine's eldest daughter, while Zhang Haohao gave birth to Zhou Chen's son, who was also Zhou Chen's second son in this world.

Song Yinzhang, who gave birth to a daughter, was sad for a while, and even Zhao Pan'er's persuasion was useless.

In that era, in the eyes of most people, daughters and sons were incomparable. Sons, even illegitimate sons, were qualified to be included in the family tree, while daughters basically had no possibility of being included.

A mother's status is determined by her son's. This is not just a simple phrase, but fully reflects the customs and traditions of feudal society.

Although Song Yinzhang had never thought of competing with Sister Pan'er, let alone competing with her, she still wanted to give birth to a son for Zhou Chen. In the end, she only gave birth to a daughter. She felt very sad and felt that she was useless and sorry for Zhou Chen.

However, Zhou Chen is very doting on his first daughter. He is not very traditional. In his eyes, boys and girls are the same. He even likes daughters more than sons.

Of course, this is only the emotional aspect. Most men prefer daughters and pamper them more emotionally.

But when it comes to inheritance and succession rights, whether in ancient times or modern times, ninety-nine out of a hundred men will choose their sons. This is not feudal, but a kind of inheritance that belongs to the Chinese.

Even though this phenomenon is not very fair to women, it has been like this for thousands of years, which shows that there is some truth to it.

The inheritance of a clan ultimately depends on men, because women will eventually get married, and relying on women to inherit is far less reliable than relying on men. After all, you can't always have a son-in-law who lives with you, right?

Song Yinzhang was depressed and sad for a while, but later, when he saw that Zhou Chen really loved his daughter, hugged his daughter, and spent more time with his daughter than with his eldest son Ye Ge'er, he slowly let go.

But she still encouraged herself in her heart. Even though she didn't give birth to a son this time, she must give birth to a son for the Marquis next time.

Zhang Haohao, who gave birth to a son, was very excited. It was common sense in that era that a mother would be honored by her son, especially since her man was a high-ranking official in the court and a hereditary marquis. Even if he was not a legitimate son and could not inherit the title in the future, with such a father and Zhou Chen's promise, her son's starting point would be much higher than that of most people.

She hasn't practiced singing since she became pregnant. Now that her son is born, she puts all her heart on him and feels anxious when she can't see him for a while.

Zhou Chen named his son with Zhang Haohao Zhou Huan, and his daughter with Song Yinzhang Zhou Ning.

Zhao Pan'er was also very good to the daughter born to Song Yinzhang. According to the rules, she was the mistress and Zhou Ning should call her mother.

The Mansion of the Loyal and Brave Marquis!

Zhao Pan'er, dressed in elegant clothes, hugged Zhou Ning, her face full of love.

"Daughters are more pleasing. Look at Ning'er, she is so pretty and cute. She is really lovable. Unlike Ye'er, he is just a naughty boy."

Song Yinzhang put down the embroidery in her hands. Although she has not let go of her pipa since she entered the Hou's mansion, she has less time to practice and study than before. Most of the time, she learns other skills from Zhao Pan'er, such as embroidery.

Since she could play the pipa so well, her hands were naturally flexible, which gave her a natural advantage in learning embroidery, so she mastered it in no time.

"Ye'er is lively. Boys should be naughty."

What she regretted most was not having a son, so when she saw Zhou Ye, her eyes were full of love and she wished she could also give birth to a son.

Zhao Pan'er naturally loved her son very much, but she also knew Song Yinzhang's thoughts, so she loved Zhou Ning even more.

"The Marquis brought some tribute fruits yesterday. You can take them back later and eat more to get better health."

"Thank you, Sister Pan'er."

Song Yinzhang was not polite to Zhao Pan'er. They had lived under the same roof for almost two years and had a very close relationship.

After playing with Zhao Pan'er for a long time, Song Yinzhang took his daughter away.

As soon as Song Yinzhang left, Nanny Pu quickly walked up to Zhao Paner.

"Lady."

"what happened?"

Zhao Paner saw that Nanny Park looked hesitant and frowned, "Just say what you want to say."

Madam Pu gritted her teeth and said, "Madam, when I went out recently, I met servants from other mansions on the same street shopping, and I heard some rumors about our Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion. I don't know what to say."

"Rumors about our Marquis' Mansion?"

Zhao Pan'er's face changed suddenly. She was quite sensitive to these things because when she first married into the Mansion of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, she was often belittled and despised in private.

"What are they spreading?"

"It's about the Marquis and Miss Song."

Zhao Paner's face became even uglier: "Go on."

Mother Pu said cautiously: "Those villains are talking behind their backs, saying that our Lord Marquis is a hero, but he likes prostitutes all the time, and even brings prostitutes into the Marquis's residence, saying..."

"boom!"

Zhao Pan'er slapped the table suddenly, scaring Zhou Ye who was playing nearby and making him burst into tears. She hurried over to comfort him, and then asked the maid to take Zhou Ye out to play.

"Madam, please calm down. Madam, please calm down."

Nanny Park stood there trembling with fear. She had guessed that Zhao Pan'er would be angry, and she was mentally prepared.

Zhao Pan'er was indeed very angry at this time. Although Nanny Pu did not mention her, with her intelligence, how could she not guess the truth.

Those people were probably not just talking about Song Yinzhang. She definitely didn't run away, but Nanny Park just didn't dare to say it out loud.

"These people are really..."

Although she was angry, Zhao Pan'er couldn't curse. She had been the mistress of the Marquis's Mansion for two years, but she had never forgotten her experience.

She has never felt inferior, and she has never felt that it is a big shame, but the problem is that she can't stand the opinions of outsiders.

In the past, she was an individual who could not care about other people's opinions and rumors, but now she is the mistress of the Marquis' Mansion and represents the face of the Marquis' Mansion. She cannot tolerate others talking about her husband behind his back.

"Madam, calm down. You can't stop these villains from talking. You don't need to get angry about what they say."

Nanny Pu didn't have any ill intentions when she told Zhao Pan'er these things. The Marquis' Mansion was also connected to the outside world. Even if she didn't say it, these rumors would soon reach Zhao Pan'er's ears, unless Zhao Pan'er stopped contacting people and stayed at home.

She told Zhao Pan'er that she was also angry. The Marquis' Mansion was her master's home, and she would not tolerate others looking down on it.

The Marquis is now a second-rank official in the imperial court, one of the most powerful officials in the world. How can he be looked down upon by a group of scoundrels?

Zhao Pan'er gradually calmed down. Although she was very angry, those rumors were indeed not groundless.

Zhou Chen now has only one wife and one concubine. She is the wife and Song Yinzhang is the concubine. It is an indisputable fact that both of them have been destitute.

So although these rumors were unpleasant to hear, they were all facts and she had no way to refute them.

There is only one way to shut these people up.

A gleam of light flashed in Zhao Paner's eyes. She had already thought of a way to break the rumors and restore Zhou Chen's reputation.

Take a concubine!

"Ah, taking a concubine?"

At night, Zhou Chen sat up from the bed in shock when he heard what Zhao Pan'er said, and looked at Zhao Pan'er in astonishment.

Zhao Pan'er covered herself with the quilt, and said with a serious expression: "Yes, Lord Hou, Yinzhang and I can't serve you well now, it's time to find another concubine for you."

Zhou Chen looked puzzled: "No, why did you bring this up for no reason? I have never thought about taking another concubine. I have you and Yin Zhang, and that's enough for me."

"not enough."

Zhao Pan'er shook her head: "My Lord, you have been restrained when you are with us. As your wife, I must fulfill my responsibilities as a wife. It is my duty to take a concubine for you."

Zhou Chen was a little confused about Zhao Pan'er's train of thought. He could understand why she took in Song Yinzhang as a concubine last time, but this time he wanted to help her take in another concubine. He really didn't understand what Zhao Pan'er was thinking. He could feel that Zhao Pan'er loved him very much.

Shouldn't love be selfish?

Being in a hurry to help him get a concubine would seem strange even in ancient times.

"Pan'er, did something happen to you?"

"No, Master Hou, I just think you need to take concubines, and you need more people to serve you, so that Yinzhang and I can relax."

Zhou Chen really didn't understand. When he was with Song Yinzhang, he really couldn't indulge himself. But after being with Zhao Paner for a few years, they had already adapted to each other. Especially at Zhao Paner's age, she was full of energy. He was still very satisfied.

But seeing Zhao Pan'er's firm attitude, he asked curiously: "Who do you want me to marry?"

"Observer Gao's daughter, Madam Gao Huigao."

"Cough, cough, cough."